Environment Canada is forecasting Southwestern Ontario will receive up to 15 centimetres of snow with the precipitation starting Monday afternoon.

In a special weather statement updated at 11:34 a.m., Monday, forecasters said a disturbance approaching from the northern U.S. plains will drop five to 10 centimetres of snow on most of Southwestern Ontario, but areas near western Lake Erie could receive 10 to 15 centimetres.

Along with the snow, strong gusty winds are expected to produce local blowing snow.

"Travellers should allow extra time due to accumulating snow and reduce visibility in falling and blowing snow," Environment Canada said in its advisory.